Vero Beach Magazine

2 weeks ago | verobeachmagazine.com | Abigail Duffy

In May, we are caught in that in-between time that offers us just enough hours of residual coolness to put the finishing touches on summer gardens while feeling the first tinges of summer’s heat. Then, there is also the hope and despair of the coming rainy season. This is a critical time for turfgrass, as lawns may begin showing drought stress due to increased evaporation before consistent rains return. Finally, Florida natives and other plants keep May true to her promise of flower power.

1 month ago | verobeachmagazine.com | Abigail Duffy

When students of any age think about education, they have to admit almost every word associated with school has multiple connotations, depending on personal experience. “Test,” “schedule,” “lunch,” or even the word “school” itself can cause instant panic or a quick grin. Arguably, the most particularly charged word is “grade,” so imagine someone volunteering to be observed for two years straight for one final grade. Now, imagine it wasn’t a student but an actual school.

1 month ago | verobeachmagazine.com | Abigail Duffy

You can get them polished, leathered, or honed. They can be bullnosed, ogee-ed, mitered, and coved. They can be translucent or opaque. They have names like “Taj Mahal,” “Brown Fantasy,” and “My Way.” They come from Brazil, Italy, Turkey, Vietnam, Vermont—nearly every country and continent.

Feb 17, 2025 | verobeachmagazine.com | Michelle Payer |Abigail Duffy

If you’re looking for a departure from the hustle and bustle of air travel, consider a jaunt into nature with friends, family, or a significant other to help restore inner balance. Rent an RV and roam the open roads to one of Florida’s 191 state parks for a nostalgic return to childhood camping trips. We’ve selected our top six getaways that are accessible in roughly the same amount of time as an early airport arrival.

Jan 6, 2025 | verobeachmagazine.com | Abigail Duffy

La TraviataOpera enthusiasts, take note! The season opens January 12 with Vero Beach Opera’s fully staged production of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata (The Fallen Woman) with a live orchestra and English supertitles. This performance, starring soprano Meryl Dominguez as Violetta, will transport the audience to late-19th-century Paris. Showtime is 3 p.m. at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center (1707 16th St.), and tickets range from $32 to $102.